New Code Compliance will begin enforcement January 2nd. Click the images below to learn more about each ordinance.

The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is in the process of preparing an updated zoning ordinance for the city of Savannah. This process is the second phase of the Tri-centennial Plan. The first phase was to prepare a unified comprehensive plan for th...

SAVANNAH, GA (October 28, 2018) — Beginning Monday night (October 29), resurfacing operations will be begin on Montgomery Street, between the I-16 off ramp and Broughton Street in downtown Savannah. This is the first phase in the City ...

SAVANNAH, GA (September 12, 2018) — City of Savannah District 1 Alderman Van Johnson provided an update this morning on the condition of the Hudson Hill Community Center, located on Hudson Street on Savannah’s west side.

SAVANNAH, GA (September 6, 2018) — The City of Savannah will close a few roads and intersections next week near East 31st Street to accommodate movie filming. East 31st Street between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street will be CLOSED from Monday...

SAVANNAH, GA (September 6, 2018) — The City of Savannah has temporarily closed the Hudson Hill Center which offers programs for senior citizens, children, and community members. The center is located at 2227 Hudson St. in West Savannah.

SAVANNAH, GA (August 31, 2018) — The City of Savannah is hosting a “Day of Service” next week at the Savannah Civic Center where agencies will come together to provide services to Savannah residents. The “Day of Ser...

SAVANNAH, GA (August 16, 2018) — This afternoon City Council approved the sale of the Broughton Municipal Building (BMB), located at 132 E. Broughton St., to Columbia Ventures, LLC. The City sold the surplus property for $4.5 million.

Chatham County, GA (August 15, 2018) – In Fall of 2017, Chatham County and the City of Savannah agreed to transfer the operation and control of the E911 Center from the City of Savannah to Chatham County. The goal of this transition is to promot...

SAVANNAH, GA (August 9, 2018) — More than 120 people packed a meeting room at the Savannah Civic Center today for the City of Savannah’s Arena Construction Fair. The goal was to encourage disadvantaged businesses to learn mor...

SAVANNAH, GA (August 9, 2018) — The City of Savannah is delaying the reopening of the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard due to safety issues. The City began maintenance of the bridge on June 4 and since then, contractors have uncovered a few cra...

SAVANNAH, GA (August 2, 2018) — City of Savannah City Attorney Brooks Stillwell announced his retirement today at the City Council workshop. Stillwell has served as the City Attorney since November 2012. He will retire from the City on December ...

SAVANNAH, GA (August 2, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s Office of Special Events, Film and Tourism announced today they are working with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on a movie that will be filming in Savannah later this summer.

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 10:44 a.m. at 210 Andover Street. An estimated 510 gallons was released before the spill was corrected at 11:35 a.m. This is classified as a minor spill u...

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s landscape-clearing goats are on the move. The herd of goats that have been clearing overgrown vegetation at Laurel Grove North Cemetery since mid-June were moved Saturday to Mohawk ...

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) —On Thursday, July 19 City Council held a special meeting to consider exercising the City’s eminent domain power made possible by 2017 changes to state law, which facilitated condemnation and redevelopment ...

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — The City of Savannah experienced significant flooding on Friday, July 20 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The flooding was the direct result a large amount of rain in a short time period, coupled with an above avera...

SAVANNAH, GA (June 28, 2018) — City Manager Rob Hernandez today announced his appointment of Roy Minter as Police Chief for the City of Savannah. Chief Minter was selected following a nationwide recruitment ...

SAVANNAH, GA (June 20, 2018) — City of Savannah and Chatham Area Transit (CAT) announced today the extended hours for the popular and free DOT shuttle. The goal of the extended night and weekend hours is to help residents, e...

Savannah is an ISO Class 1 city. ISO stands for the Insurance Service Office. It is a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. ISO expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throug...

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, August 31, 2018) – During the month of August 2018, Savannah Fire responded to more than 673 calls for service, including 76 fires. Firefighters responded to 240 rescue and emergency medical service calls; 73 hazardous inci...

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, September 11, 2018) - On September 11, 2018 Savannah Fire Chief Charles G. Middleton and his staff joined the runners in the Old Glory Relay for a moment of silence to commemorate the falling of the World Trade Center's Sou...

News Flash

News Flash

The City of Savannah Parks and Recreation Department is accepting teams for the upcoming Adult Basketball league. To register please stop by the Paulson Softball Complex or call the athletics office at 912-251-3852.